Saab 9-5 2011 Owner's manual

Introduction .................................... 2

In brief ............................................ 8

Keys, doors and windows ............ 19

Seats, restraints ........................... 36

Storage ........................................ 82

Instruments and controls ............. 91

Lighting ...................................... 128

Climate control ........................... 137

Driving and operating ................. 147

Vehicle care ............................... 179

Service and maintenance .......... 239

Technical data ........................... 242

Customer information ................ 250

Index .......................................... 254

Contents

2 Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific data

Please enter your vehicle's data on

the previous page to keep it easily ac‐

cessible. This information is available

in the sections "Service and mainte‐

nance" and "Technical data" as well

as on the identification plate.

Introduction

This manual provides practical guide‐

lines on driving and caring for your

Saab.

Although this manual describes the

most important differences between

model variants, it does not specify the

equipment or features included on in‐

dividual models.

Import and distribution of Saab auto‐

mobiles, spare parts, and accesso‐

ries are handled exclusively by Saab

Cars North America.

We recommend that you read

through the manual before taking the

car out for the first time and keep it in

the car for future reference.

To find a specific item, use the over‐

views given at the start of the manual.

A table of content is included at the

beginning of each section of the man‐

ual, and there is also a comprehen‐

sive index at the back of the manual.

The car is supplied with a Warranty

and Service Record book which con‐

tains important warranty information

and specifies regular maintenance

that is to be carried out. Also included

is an Infotainment System manual

and tire warranties.

Since the policy at Saab is one of con‐

tinual improvement, we retain the

right to incorporate modifications and

to alter specifications during produc‐

tion without prior notice.

If you have any questions concerning

your car, its equipment, the warranty

conditions, etc., your Saab dealer will

be pleased to help, or you may call the

Saab Customer Assistance Center at

1-800-955-9007 or e-mail them at

[email protected].

Enjoy the road ahead!

Saab Automobile AB

Saab Automobile AB does not accept

liability for any damage caused by the

fitting of spare parts, exchange parts,

or accessories not approved by Saab

Automobile AB.

Using this Manual

■ This manual describes all options

and features available for this

model. Certain descriptions,

including those for display and

menu functions, may not apply to

your vehicle due to model variant,

country specifications, special

equipment, or accessories.

■ The "In brief" section will give you

an initial overview.

■ The table of contents at the begin‐

ning of this manual and in each

chapter shows where the informa‐

tion is located.

■ The index will enable you to search

for specific information.

■ The Owner's Manual uses the fac‐

tory engine designations. The cor‐

responding sales designations can

be found in the chapter "Technical

data".

4 Introduction

■ Directional data, e.g., left or right, or

front or back, always relates to the

travel direction.

■ Display messages and interior la‐

beling are written in bold letters.

Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury.

Disregarding this information may

endanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 Warning provides

information on risk of accident or

injury. Disregarding this informa‐

tion may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides in‐

formation on possible damage to

the vehicle. Disregarding this in‐

formation may lead to vehicle

damage.

Symbols

Warning labels

Radiator fan, A/C system

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Radiator fan may start at any time.

Refrigerant at high pressure.

Do not loosen or remove the A/C sys‐

tem fittings before discharging the

A/

C system. Improper service

methods may cause personal injury.

System to be serviced by qualified

personnel only. For instructions

consult dealer

manual.

The A/C system complies with SAE

J639.

Battery

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Introduction 5

■ No sparks, naked flames or smok‐

ing.

■ Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or in‐

jury.

■ Keep the battery out of reach of

children.

■ The battery contains sulfuric acid

which could cause blindness or se‐

rious burn injuries.

■ See the Owner's Manual for further

information.

■ Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the battery.

CANADA

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

NETTOYER LE BOUCHON DE RE‐

MPLISSAGE AVANT DE L’ENLE‐

VER. UTILISER SEULEMENT DU

LIQUIDE DOT 4 PROVENANT D’UN

CONTENANT SCELLÉ.

Coolant

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Never open when engine is hot!

AIR BAGS

This warning label is located on the

front side of both sun visors.

■ Children can be killed or seriously

injured by the air bag.

■ The back seat is the safest place for

children.

■ Never put a rear-facing child seat in

the front.

■ Always use seat belts and child re‐

straints.

6 Introduction

Xenon headlamp

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Contact a Saab dealer if a xenon

headlamp requires replacement.

This label is only found on cars with

xenon headlamps.

All-wheel drive cars

The warning label is located in the en‐

gine compartment.

Do not test this vehicle on a 2-wheel

dynamometer.

Changing wheels

The warning label is located under the

tailgate.

■ Use jack only on specified vehicle.

■ Safe working load 2425 lbs.

■ Use jack on level firm ground only.

■ Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported only by a jack, use vehi‐

cle support stands.

Page references

Page references are indicated with

3. 3 means "see page".

Introduction 7

8 In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Unlocking the Vehicle

Remote Control System

Press button c to unlock the doors

and trunk. Open the doors by pulling

the handles. To open the trunk lid,

press the button under the trunk lid

molding.

Press button x; only the trunk is

unlocked and opens.

Remote Control 3 19, Central Lock‐

ing System 3 22, Trunk 3 26.

Passive Entry System

Pull the door handle to unlock the ve‐

hicle and to open the door. To open

the trunk lid, press the button under

the molding. The remote control

needs to be on the driver's person.

Passive entry system 3 22.

In brief 9

Seat Adjustment

Power seat adjustment

Operate switches.

Legroom

positioning

= move switch (1) for‐

wards/backwards

Height

adjustment

= move switch (1) up‐

wards/downwards

Inclination

adjustment

= move switch (1) up‐

wards/downwards

at front

Backrest

adjustment

= turn switch (2) for‐

wards/backwards

Head Restraint Adjustment

Press release button, adjust height,

engage.

The headrest must not be in highest

position, when seat is in highest po‐

sition.

Head restraints, rear head restraints

3 36.

Safety Belt

Pull out the safety belt and engage in

belt buckle. The safety belt must not

be twisted and must fit close against

the body. The backrest should be ad‐

justed to allow an upright driving po‐

sition.

To release belt, press red button on

belt buckle.

Seat Position 3 37, Safety belts

3 43, Airbag System 3 49.

10 In brief

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

Swivel mirror housing into right posi‐

tion.

Mirror can also be adjusted in height.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

3 32.

Exterior mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror and

adjust.

Exterior mirrors 3 30, Electric ad‐

justment 3 30, Automatic dimming

exterior mirrors 3 31, Folding exte‐

rior mirrors 3 30, Heated exterior

mirrors 3 31, Side blind zone assist

3 169.

Steering Wheel

Adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

then engage lever and ensure it is

fully locked. Do not adjust steering

wheel unless vehicle is stationary.

Airbag System 3 49.

In brief 11

12 In brief

Instrument panel overview

1 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 128

Front fog lamps .................. 131

Instrument illumination ....... 132

2 Head-Up display

operation switch ................. 112

3 Side air vents ..................... 144

4 Turn and lane-change

signals, flash-to-Pass,

headlamp High/Low-

Beam Changer ................... 131

Exit lighting ......................... 135

Parking lamps .................... 132

Driver Information Center ... 107

5 Steering wheel shifter for

automatic transmission ...... 154

6 Tachometer .......................... 97

7 Horn ..................................... 92

Driver airbag ........................ 56

8 Speedometer ....................... 96

Odometer ............................. 97

Driver Information Center ... 107

9 Fuel gage ............................. 97

Boost gage ........................... 98

Engine coolant

temperature gage ................ 98

10 Head-Up display ................ 112

11 Windshield wiper,

windshield washer

system, headlamp washer

system .................................. 92

12 Center air vents .................. 144

13 Night panel ......................... 132

14 Anti-theft alarm system

status LED ........................... 27

15 Info-Display ........................ 109

16 Hazard warning flashers .... 130

Safety Locks ........................ 25

Central locking system ......... 22

17 Infotainment system ............. 11

18 Front passenger airbag ........ 56

19 Glove box ............................. 82

20 Climate control system ....... 137

21 Selector lever, automatic

transmission ....................... 153

manual transmission .......... 157

22 Start/Stop button ................ 148

23 Parking brake ..................... 159

24 Parking assist system ........ 164

Lane departure warning ..... 171

25 Traction Control system ..... 160

Electronic stability

program .............................. 155

Drive sense ........................ 161

26 Accelerator pedal ............... 147

27 Brake pedal ........................ 158

28 Audio/Phone controls ........... 91

29 Steering wheel

adjustment ........................... 91

30 Cruise control ..................... 163

31 Storage compartment,

fuse box ............................. 203

32 Hood release lever ............. 183

In brief 13

Exterior lighting

Turn signal lamp switch

m

= Activation or deactivation of

the automatic light control

Auto = Automatic light control:

Headlamps are switched on

and off automatically.

8

= Parking lamps

9

= Headlamps

Press

>

= Front fog lamps

Lighting 3 128.

Flash-to-Pass, headlamp High/

Low-Beam Changer

Flash-to-Pass = pull lever

High-Beam On

Light

= push lever

Low beam = push or pull lever

Automatic light control 3 129, High-

Beam On Light3 129, Flash-to-Pass

3 129.

Turn and lane-change signals

Right = lever up

Left = lever down

Turn and lane-change signals

3 131, Parking lamps 3 132.

14 In brief

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨ button.

Hazard warning flashers 3 130.

Horn

Press j.

Washer and Wiper

Systems

Windshield wiper

2 = fast continuous

1 = slow continuous

P

= automatic wiping with rain sen‐

sor

§

= off

For a single sweep when the wind‐

shield wiper is off, press down the

lever.

Windshield wiper 3 92, Wiper blade

replacement 3 189.

In brief 15

Windshield and headlight

washer systems

Pull lever.

Windshield and headlight washer

system 3 92, Washer fluid 3 188.

Climate Control

Heated Rear Window, Heated

Mirrors

Heating is operated by pressing the

Ü button.

Heated Rear Window 3 33.

Demisting and Defrosting

Windows

Press button V.

Temperature and air distribution are

set automatically and the fan runs at

high speed.

Press heated rear window button Ü

as needed.

Climate control system 3 137.

16 In brief

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,

depress clutch pedal, pull up the but‐

ton on the selector lever and engage

the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the

lever in neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.

Manual transmission 3 157.

Automatic transmission

P = Park

R = Reverse

N = Neutral

D = Drive

Manual mode: move selector lever

from D to the left.

<

= Higher gear

]

= Lower gear

On some versions manual mode can

be operated with shifters < ] on the

steering wheel.

The selector lever can only be moved

out of P when the ignition is on and

the brake pedal is applied. To engage

P or R, push the release button.

Automatic transmission 3 153.

In brief 17

Starting off

Check before starting off or

taking a long trip

■ Tire pressure and condition

3 215.

■ Engine oil level and fluid levels

3 186.

■ All windows, mirrors, exterior light‐

ing and license plates are free from

dirt, snow and ice and are opera‐

tional.

■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,

and seat belts 3 30, 3 37,

3 46.

■ Brake function at low speed, partic‐

ularly if the brakes are wet.

Starting the engine

■ The remote control needs to be in

the passenger compartment.

■ Automatic transmission: press and

hold brake pedal and move selector

lever in P or N.

■ Manual transmission: press and

hold clutch pedal.

■ Push Start/Stop button.

Push button again while engine is

running to switch off the engine.

Starting the engine 3 148.

Parking

■ Always apply parking brake. Pull

switch m on the center console.

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or

uphill slope, set the selector lever to

P or engage first gear before

switching off the ignition. On an up‐

hill slope, turn the front wheels

away from the curb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,

set the selector lever to P or engage

first gear before switching off the ig‐

nition. Turn the front wheels to‐

wards the curb.

■

Lock the vehicle with button e on

the remote control. Passive entry

system: Touch the sensor field of

the exterior door handle of one of

the front doors to lock the vehicle.

Activate the anti-theft alarm system

3 27.

■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily

ignitable surface. The high temper‐

ature of the exhaust system could

ignite the surface.

■ Close windows.

18 In brief

■ The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been switched

off 3 182.

■ After running at high engine speeds

or with high engine loads, operate

the engine briefly at a low load or

run in neutral for approx.

30 seconds, before switching off in

order to protect the turbocharger.

Remote control 3 19, Storing the

vehicle for a long period of time

3 179.

Keys, doors and windows 19

Keys, doors and

windows

Keys, locks ................................... 19

Doors ........................................... 26

Vehicle security ............................ 27

Exterior mirrors ............................ 30

Interior mirrors ............................. 32

Windows ...................................... 32

Keys, locks

Radio remote control

Makes a keyless operation of the fol‐

lowing functions possible

■ Central locking system, remote

controlled or passive entry function

3 22

■ Starting the engine 3 148

■ Anti-Theft Alarm System 3 27

■ Load compartment 3 26

■ Vehicle location/Panic alarm

■ Remote Vehicle Start 3 148

The remote control has an approxi‐

mate range of up to 164 ft. It can be

restricted by external influences. The

hazard warning flashers confirm op‐

eration.

Handle with care, protect from mois‐

ture and high temperatures and avoid

unnecessary operation.

Vehicle location/Panic alarm

Vehicle location

Press button B once shortly to locate

the vehicle.

This will activate turn indicator and

horn 3 times.

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